Italian Cornetto

Cornetti are soft, slightly sweet Italian pastries similar to croissants but with a more delicate texture. Enjoy them plain or filled with custard, jam, or chocolate for an authentic Italian breakfast treat.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Rising 2

Total Time 2 50

Servings Cornetti

Ingredients

Instructions

In a bowl, mix the yeast with warm milk and 1 tbsp of sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
7 g yeast, 200 ml warm milk, 100 g sugar
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar and salt.
500 g all-purpose flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp salt
Add the yeast mixture, eggs, vanilla extract, and softened butter. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, 100 g unsalted butter
Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Roll out the dough into a large circle, about ½ cm thick. Cut into 12 triangular wedges.
If using a filling, place a small amount at the wider end of each triangle. Roll from the wide end to the tip to form a crescent shape.
Custard, Jams, Chocolate spread, Hazelnut spread
Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the cornetti with the egg wash. (yolk and water whisked together).
1 large egg yolk, 1 tbsp milk
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar before serving.
icing sugar

Notes

Enjoy your freshly baked cornetti with a cup of espresso or cappuccino! ☕🥐

By the way Cornetti is the plural of Cornetto.

Nutrition

Italian Cornetto

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Instructions

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